I think it is a step down they removed Spotify Connect. I wonder what the rationale is behind this decision. Money?In my mind, a speaker like this and in this price range should have the major music source available/integrated. I am not familiar with AirPlay2 features or limitations compared to Spotify Connect when listening to Spotify.

There is no way to join in on a chromecasted session started somewhere in the NL from the BV’s - this is very well possible when the starting point is Spotify Connect. I guess that this is not your user case, so Chromecast will do the trick for you, I am sure. MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.

There is no way to join in on a chromecasted session started somewhere in the NL from the BV’s - this is very well possible when the starting point is Spotify Connect. I guess that this is not your user case, so Chromecast will do the trick for you, I am sure. MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.

I have an A9mk2, so still have spotify connect. Can you elaborate what you mean by “join in”. Is this a BV-only feature? i tried to use the b&o app to have nl speakers join a stream started on my a9 via spotify connect, but this doesn’t seem to work?

Anyone with a MK3 can you confirm it does or doesn't have that popping plastic sound that all the MK1/2's have?

My MK1 doesn't have this issue, at all, so it doesn't affect every model. Please don't imply it affects every A9 (note the "all the MK1/2's have..."). Just as you read a few people have the issue, doesn't necessarily mean it's a universal A9 issue.

Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way...

Here is one example. Played Spotify (connect) to my Essence and ‘joind in’ on my V1 (You can also do that with AirPlay - but there will be no metadata send. You can not do that with ChromeCast) Should work with other NL devices that supports Connect as well - I can not show that, because I don’t have any in my setup at home..... ....my 2 BV’s are my main listening points. There is a tv - and there is a BV.

Got it. So, it doesn’t work in my case as my A9mk2 is the only b&o device with spotify connect. Others have NL and chromecast built-in, but no connect.So, i’ll need to wait and hope that b&o eventually implement to support “join” for devices with built-in chromecast. While it has been announced, i knkw you’re skeptical whether this will ever happen. you’re typically well informed :( hope you’re wrong this time, a combo of CC and NL would be a killer feature.

Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way...

Really send it back instead of complaining? Brilliant.

For the record of "All units not clicking"

Had a MK1. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.

Got a MK2. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.

Got a second MK2: Clicks like mad.

Went to the B&O store, stood infront of their A9. Heard it pop within 30 seconds.

If you are keeping track that means 4 units. 2 generations. 3 years. ALL HAVE THE ISSUE.

This is either widespread of I am super unlucky.

Thread on the topic with others saying it is clearly a design flaw in the plastics.

Your unit does it too I promise you just didn't notice. Even the horrible B&O support had it for a month in repair. Returned it to me and as they were setting it up back in my house it popped again but they said they don't know why it does it and offers no solutions.

Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way...

Really send it back instead of complaining? Brilliant.

For the record of "All units not clicking"

Had a MK1. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.

But you’re still implying every model has the issue. They don’t. Mine never ‘clicks’. I’m sure others here own non-clicking models, too. My guess some have ill-fitting plastic components which cause the noise OR the location of the device causes it - mine is nowhere near any heat source and doesn’t get warm.

I never got to listen to an MKII, so unfortunately I can't draw a comparison. What I love most about it is the clarity, and the very responsive and punchy bass. It's not super deep bass, to be honest, but since it's only working with an 8 inch woofer, it's fine

I never got to listen to an MKII, so unfortunately I can't draw a comparison. What I love most about it is the clarity, and the very responsive and punchy bass. It's not super deep bass, to be honest, but since it's only working with an 8 inch woofer, it's fine

Interesting - one thing I would describe my A9 as having is 'super bass'. It's both loud, clear and is bass-heavy. It's definitely the most bass-heavy 'BeoPlay' speaker.

I have 2x A9 MK2, both bought off of Amazon in the US and no popping. The bass is tight and punchy. As an experiment I connected both to my Sony TV one A9 getting the left channel and the other the right. The combo obliterated my current BL8000 + BL2 in every way. It is so good that I am thinking of using them as my main TV speakers. Not sure if anyone has tried this, but if you have a new Sony OLED TV you can use the TV’s acoustic panel as the center speaker and you’ll need a 3.5mm to RCA jack to split the signal to left and right (I had this adapter for the BL 8000) but then add another adapter to connect each left and right into the Aux In to the A9. Since the Sony has variable line output you can use the remote from the TV to control volume and leave the A9 at max volume. In my case I use an Apple TV remote to control volume of the TV.

Since both A9 have AirPlay 2 you can use both or each to airplay as needed.